The Suzuki Method, developed by Dr. Shinichi Suzuki in the mid-20th century, has revolutionized music education, particularly in teaching young children how to play the violin. This holistic approach emphasizes not only musical skill development but also character building and parental involvement. Here are ten significant benefits of learning the violin through the Suzuki Method. 1.Early Start: One of the key advantages of the Suzuki Method is its focus on starting children at a very young age, sometimes as early as three or four years old. This early exposure to music helps develop their au ..read more

Music has the power to inspire and transform lives, and learning to play the violin or viola is a journey that can be incredibly rewarding. At Cambridge Music Consortium (CMC) we pride ourselves on the exceptional quality and experience of our instructors. Our teachers are highly qualified and passionate about teaching and performing. They operate their own independent studios, each with their unique teaching methods and practices, making it a rich tapestry of learning experiences for students. We're dedicated to helping you make the right choice between traditional violin and Suzuki violin ..read more

315 Broadway, Cambridge, MA Must be fully vaccinated and wear a mask in building at all times when not playing Baroque and Beyond 11:30-1:00 Fridays at CMC Come and play renaissance and baroque music. We will mostly do in depth work while leaving a little room for sight reading. Open to recorders, flutes, oboes, violins, voices, harpsichord, lutes, cellos, viols etc. Madrigal Feast 1:00-2:30 Fridays at CMC We will play satisfying quartets of English Madrigals, Baroque arrangements and seasonal music. Cut time and meter changes will be introduced through renaissance music. A good ensemble to c ..read more

Vaccine Requirement In an effort to promote health and safety for all, beginning Monday, September 13, 2021 (previously announced), the Cambridge Music Consortium will require all users of the facility who are eligible for the Covid-19 vaccine to be fully vaccinated. Documented medical exceptions will be granted. Please expect to be asked by your teacher about your vaccination status. Vaccination sites may be found at ,https://vaxfinder.mass.gov. City of Cambridge updates on health and safety may be found at ,https://cambridgema.gov/covid19. Masking Requirement Per the recent ,City of Cambridg ..read more

Dear CMC Community, With the easing of many of the existing Covid-19 restrictions and the increasing percentage of persons receiving vaccinations, more and more teachers and students are returning to in-person lessons at The Cambridge Music Consortium (CMC). I am again sharing with you the improvements that I have made to the space to maximize the safety, comfort, and confidence of the CMC community. For updated guidelines for using CMC during Covid-19 please click here. Upgrades to infrastructure at CMC include: Each room now has an air purifier, which will continuously clean the air with ca ..read more

CMC has continued to offer quality music lessons and experiences during the pandemic. One exciting new development this year is CMC’s Hybrid Recitals, which are concerts combining online performers and in-person socially distanced and masked performers. Student performances at home are viewed by people at the recital and students performing in person at CMC are viewed by those at home - all accomplished using HDTV connected to a laptop, iphone on a tripod, and Zoom. These recitals have been successful and rewarding for all of the performers and have been viewed by family members all over the U ..read more

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Whether it’s teaching students to play an instrument or exposing them to the world of music and its many genres, classical music has a certain magic to it— something elemental and transformative. As musicians, we know how classical music offers a wide variety of benefits, and as educators, we know how it can bring out the best in our pupils. Since music education stimulates emotional and cognitive abilities, it can allow the brain to think in new and different ways. Specifically, studies have shown that classical music can: 1. Decrease blood pressure: In a recent study where participants were ..read more

This past fall, Lisa Lederer, owner of Cambridge Suzuki Violins, held her Suzuki Violin Group Classes outdoors in the Cambridge Music Consortium parking lot. There were 8 weeks of glorious weekend weather, which meant that she was able to have the first 2 months of her Suzuki Violin groups outdoors and in-person. She said it was wonderful to be able to meet in-person and to work on ensemble and group skills together. They played to an appreciative audience of parents and passersby with the occasional accompaniment of a honking car! After so many months of Zoom classes and of being apart, we w ..read more

Most of us already know in our hearts something that research studies have proven time and time again: music is a powerful art form, one that speaks the words we don’t have and expresses ideas we could never fathom. All it takes is a quick glance at a total stranger while grooving along the sounds of a street musician to instantly know how that person is feeling. Songs from all over the globe share many common features, such as rhythm and pitch, which lends validity to another theory: music was developed as a way to bring people together. Music both shapes and reflects society. Dancers follow ..read more